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Double-clad fiber coupler for endoscopy

Lemire-Renaud et al., 2010

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11991663573017014144
Author
Lemire-Renaud S
Rivard M
Strupler M
Morneau D
Verpillat F
Daxhelet X
Godbout N
Boudoux C
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Optics express

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We present a double-clad fiber coupler (DCFC) for use in endoscopy to reduce speckle contrast, increase signal collection and depth of field. The DCFC is made by fusing and tapering two all silica double-clad fiber (DCF) and allows achromatic transmission of> 95 …
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    • A61B5/0084Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons using light, e.g. diagnosis by transillumination, diascopy, fluorescence adapted for particular medical purposes for introduction into the body, e.g. by catheters
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